Keionte Scott has been a popular pick in the second round among New Orleans Saints fans for months, and he was sitting there waiting for them at pick 42. Then he was there waiting for the Saints again at pick 73. Both times the Saints passed on him, and sent a direct message to Jonas Sanker, Quincy Riley and Julian Blackmon.
The Saints walked into the draft with STAR being one of the team's biggest needs. Many looked at Caleb Downs as the perfect fit. He was there in the first round, and the Saints opted for Jordyn Tyson. If it wasn't Downs, then Scott was the next favorite. We've already established the Saints passed on him twice. There's a clear message here. The Saints like the guys in the room.
It's worth noting that Scott is still available going into Day 3. It's a surprise to many, but the draft will tell you what the league thinks of a player. You have to wonder if there reaches a point where the Saints say this is too good of a value to pass up and picks Scott.
Saints have already sent a message to Jonas Sanker and Julian Blackmon
Even if the Saints do end up picking Scott or Zakee Wheatley from Penn State, the message has been sent. Finding Alontae Taylor's replacement wasn't a draft day priority. Coaches often say they like the players in the building, and the Saints' approach to the top of the draft suggests it's more than just a cliché in this case.
It appears the Saints truly are satisfied with in house options. The Saints also opted to not draft a boundary corner early. That says they're satisfied with Quincy Riley in that role. Not drafting a slot player positions Blackmon or Sanker to start at STAR. Whoever doesn't start in that role will start at safety opposite Justin Reid.
If they do bring in Scott or Wheatley, it'll be a competition for the job. Drafting Scott at 42 would have stamped him as the guy. Instead of it being his job to lose, Scott, or any rookie, will have to win the job. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Saints
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